South Mauritius: Quad Biking & Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Day

Summary

Quad ride wild coastlines, forest trails and Blue Bay snorkeling

You’ll start your day riding quad bikes along Mauritius’ wild southern coast with a local guide, stopping at rocky bridges and palm forests before sharing lunch on a sunny terrace. Afterward, relax as you head to Blue Bay for a glass bottom boat ride and half an hour snorkeling in its bright lagoon — moments you’ll probably replay later.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore South Mauritius and Blue Bay

• Quad tour through South Mauritius
• Visit Natural Bridge and Le Souffleur
• Explore Royal Palm Forest and La Cambuse
• See Le Bassin Camaron and Pointe Vacoa
• Lunch at restaurant terrace
• Boat tour on Blue Bay lagoon
• Snorkel in Blue Bay lagoon

Top questions

Is lunch included on this South Mauritius day trip?

Yes, lunch is included and served on a terrace after the quad biking section.

How long do you snorkel in Blue Bay lagoon?

The snorkeling session lasts about 30 minutes during the glass bottom boat part.

What places do you visit during the quad biking tour?

The route covers Natural Bridge, Le Souffleur, Royal Palm Forest, La Cambuse, Bassin Camaron, Pointe Vacoa, and Bouchon beach.

Are helmets provided for quad biking?

Yes, helmets and hygienic hair protection are provided for all riders.

Is this tour suitable for people with back or heart problems?

No, it’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Is pickup included after lunch?

Yes, after lunch your driver takes you to Blue Bay for the boat ride and snorkeling.

Can solo travelers join this tour?

No, there is a minimum of two people required per booking.

What’s included

Your day includes quad bike rental with helmet and hair protection, guidance from a local expert through southern Mauritius’ landscapes, grilled chicken lunch with salad and fries on a terrace (plus soft drink), followed by private transfer to Blue Bay where you’ll board a glass bottom boat for 30 minutes of snorkeling before heading back.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first jolt of the quad bike — that nervous laugh I let out when our helmets went on a bit crooked and the guide just grinned like he’d seen it a hundred times. We set off into the southern part of Mauritius, dust kicking up behind us, air smelling faintly sweet and green. The Natural Bridge was the first stop; waves crashed so hard beneath us I could feel it in my chest. Our guide, Vikash, pointed out tiny orchids clinging to rocks — I nearly missed them because I was busy staring at the sea foam.

We rattled through Royal Palm Forest next. It was quieter there, just birds and that earthy scent after last night’s rain. At La Cambuse, Li tried to teach me how to say “Bassin Camaron” properly — she laughed so hard when I butchered it that even Vikash started chuckling. Lunch came as a surprise; grilled chicken with garlicky bread and fries on a terrace overlooking fields. Nothing fancy but honestly, after all that riding, it tasted perfect.

After lunch we got picked up (felt good to let someone else drive for a bit) and headed to Blue Bay for the glass bottom boat. The water really is that clear — you can see fish darting around before you even get wet. Snorkeling there felt like floating in an aquarium; I lost track of time watching these tiny blue fish flicker past my mask. Thirty minutes went fast but I can still picture that sunlight rippling over coral when I close my eyes now.